1
as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an inquiry into the origins of the universe
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Recent Examples of inquiry
As Trump echoes his calls for inquiries into the Pelosis trading ventures, a bill restricting stock trading in Congress may be coming soon.
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2025
Honolulu Fire Department officials did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
These inquiries could pave the way for new strategies to protect cancer survivors from metastatic resurgence triggered by viral illness.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2025
This process only works if everyone is part of the inquiry.
—Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2025
Honolulu Fire Department officials did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
These inquiries could pave the way for new strategies to protect cancer survivors from metastatic resurgence triggered by viral illness.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2025
This process only works if everyone is part of the inquiry.
—Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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The State Department did not respond to a request for comment.—
The New York Times,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fan Fest is also the only event listed by name in a breakdown of county requirements in a pending contract with the host committee governing how the $21 million cash contribution will be spent, which the Herald also obtained through a records request to Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carter said the lab is involved in fingerprinting, narcotics, toxicology and firearms examination.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The examination was conducted by Firefly Investigations, a Pennsylvania company with law enforcement expertise.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As birds’ traditional resting and nesting spots become inhospitable, a more sobering question is whether improvements can happen rapidly enough.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As search efforts continue, there has been no sign of the 46-year-old woman — even after a multi-agency exploration of a nearby forest preserve.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The plan calls for up to two drill rigs operating simultaneously during exploration.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Branded content might be taken out of context, as AI tools synthesize words and images from multiple sources in response to queries.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The key to understanding it, therefore, lies not in queries into the soul of the Iranian nation or the nature of Islam but in studying who did what in the crucial months leading to February 11, 1979.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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But the study also claims London lags behind other cities, such as Singapore and Copenhagen, in its adaptation financing efforts.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The study showed several Arizona cities stood out for their low clothing spending as a percentage of income, with Gilbert topping the national list.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The data collected by the probe could, says Bambi, alter scientists’ understanding of general relativity and the rules of physics.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly initiated a grand jury investigation into how the Obama administration handled the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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